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== Creating a Session in Audition[edit | edit source] ==
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== Setting Up Premiere Pro ==
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# Open the '''Audition''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
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# Select '''File''' > '''New''' > '''Multitrack Session''' from the toolbar.
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# Set the following settings:
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## '''Session Name''': use a meaningful name.
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## '''Folder Location''': Click '''Browse''' and select a folder on your Desktop.
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## '''Template''' : None
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## '''Sample Rate''': 48000
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## '''Bit Depth''' : 24
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## '''Master''': Stereo
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## Click '''OK'''
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== Importing a Video File[edit | edit source] ==
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=== Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro ===
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# Select '''Multitrack > Tracks > Add Video Track''' from the toolbar.
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# Open the '''Premiere Pro''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
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# Make sure that your video file has been moved to the folder with for the Audition session.
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# In the top left click '''New Project'''.
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# Drag the video file to the beginning of the Video Reference track.
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# In the '''Project Name''' box enter a meaningful name.
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#* You can mute or delete the audio if it is not needed.
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# For '''Project Location''' select '''Choose Location'''.
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# If there was audio i the video it will be imported to track 1.
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# In the new new window select '''Desktop''' on the sidebar.
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# In top right of Audition click the '''Video on Second Display''' window set button.
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# Click '''New Folder''' and name the folder.
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#* The Video window will show up on the second display and also on the performer display.
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# Click '''Create'''.
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# Click '''Choose'''.
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# In the bottom right click '''Create'''.
  
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== Recording[edit | edit source] ==
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=== File Management ===
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* '''Premiere Pro''' does not move or copy any audio and video files.
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* If you have any audio or video files that you need to use copy them into the folder you made on the desktop before importing.
  
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=== Setting Up the MOTU M4[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Importing a Video File to Premiere Pro ===
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#Go to '''File > Import...'''
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#Browse to your video file and select it.
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#Click '''Import'''.
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=== Making a Sequence (Timeline) ===
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# From the '''Project''' window drag the video clip into the '''Timeline'''.
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# If there is audio in the video file it will be on audio track 1. 
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#* If you do not need to listen to the audio press the '''Mute''' button '''(M)'''.
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=== Computer Monitors ===
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* There are two monitors at the computer station.
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* The left monitor is mirrored to the performer monitor.
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* If the talent needs to see the video playback you need to move the Program window to the left monitor.
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*# In the Program window click the horizontal bar in the top left.
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*# Select '''Undock Panel'''.
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*# Move the Program window to the left monitor.
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*# Click the Green dot to make it full screen.
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== Recording ==
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=== Setting Up the MOTU M4 ===
 
# Turn down the '''Monitor''' knob on the '''MOTU M4'''.
 
# Turn down the '''Monitor''' knob on the '''MOTU M4'''.
 
# Set up a microphone.
 
# Set up a microphone.
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#* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp.
 
#* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp.
  
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=== Recording the First Track[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Creating a New Mono Track ===
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# Set the input of track 1 to '''Mono: M4 In 1'''
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# In the Timeline right-click in the empty space below the left of the audio track.
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1.
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# Select '''Add Tracks'''.
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# Check record levels and headphone levels.
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# Set '''Video Tracks''' to '''0'''
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# Click the '''Record''' button in the '''Transport''' bar.
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# Set '''Audio Tracks''' to '''1'''
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# Click the '''Stop''' button when done
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# Set '''Track Type''' to '''Mono'''
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1 to unarm the track.
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# Set '''Audio Submix Tracks''' to '''0'''
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# Click '''Play''' to playback the recording.
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# Click '''OK'''
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#* Turn the '''Input Monitor Mix''' all the way to the right to only hear playback
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#* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers.
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=== Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Recording the First Track ===
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# Set the input of track 2 to '''Mono: M4 In 1'''
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# Move the mouse over the left side of the audio track you want to record onto
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2.
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# Right-click and select '''Voice-Over Record Settings'''
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# Check record levels and headphone levels.
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## For '''Source''' select '''M4 Aggregate Device'''
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# Click the '''Play''' button to and adjust '''Input Monitor Mix''' to change the balance of the microphone and the Pro Tool playback.
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## For Input select '''M4 Aggregate Device: M4 In 1'''
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# Cue Audition to where you want it to start.
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## Check record levels and headphone levels.
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# Click the '''Record''' button.
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## Click '''Close'''.
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# Click the '''Stop''' button when done
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# Cue up the timeline to where you want to start.
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2 to unarm the track.
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# Click the '''Voice-Over''' '''Record''' button in the audio track (microphone icon).
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# Click '''Play''' to playback the recording.
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# Click click the '''Mute''' button '''(M)''' on the track.
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#* Turn the '''Input Monitor Mix''' all the way to the right to only hear playback
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# Click the '''Stop''' button when done.
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#* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers.
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# Click click the '''Mute''' button '''(M)''' on the track to unmute the track.
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# Click '''Play''' to playback the recording.
  
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=== Recording a Additional Tracks ===
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== End of Session[edit | edit source] ==
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* Repeat the steps above to record additional tracks
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# Remember to save your Session before closing the file.
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* If you do not need to listen to the previous tracks mute them.
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== End of Session ==
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# Remember to save your '''Premiere Pro''' project before closing the file.
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# '''Premiere Pro'''
 
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
 
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
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# Quit Pro Tools.
 
 
# Turn all monitor knob down.
 
# Turn all monitor knob down.
 
# Shutdown the computer.
 
# Shutdown the computer.
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## Ensure all microphone stands are put away by loosening the joints and adjusting the pieces rather than forcing the pieces while the joints are still tightened.
 
## Ensure all microphone stands are put away by loosening the joints and adjusting the pieces rather than forcing the pieces while the joints are still tightened.
 
# Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.
 
# Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.
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[[Category:Sound Effects Studio]]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 23 January 2024

Setting Up Premiere Pro

Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro

  1. Open the Premiere Pro application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
  2. In the top left click New Project.
  3. In the Project Name box enter a meaningful name.
  4. For Project Location select Choose Location.
  5. In the new new window select Desktop on the sidebar.
  6. Click New Folder and name the folder.
  7. Click Create.
  8. Click Choose.
  9. In the bottom right click Create.

File Management

  • Premiere Pro does not move or copy any audio and video files.
  • If you have any audio or video files that you need to use copy them into the folder you made on the desktop before importing.

Importing a Video File to Premiere Pro

  1. Go to File > Import...
  2. Browse to your video file and select it.
  3. Click Import.

Making a Sequence (Timeline)

  1. From the Project window drag the video clip into the Timeline.
  2. If there is audio in the video file it will be on audio track 1.
    • If you do not need to listen to the audio press the Mute button (M).

Computer Monitors

  • There are two monitors at the computer station.
  • The left monitor is mirrored to the performer monitor.
  • If the talent needs to see the video playback you need to move the Program window to the left monitor.
    1. In the Program window click the horizontal bar in the top left.
    2. Select Undock Panel.
    3. Move the Program window to the left monitor.
    4. Click the Green dot to make it full screen.

Recording

Setting Up the MOTU M4

  1. Turn down the Monitor knob on the MOTU M4.
  2. Set up a microphone.
  3. Plug your microphone) into the front of the MOTU M4 Input 1
  4. Set the preamp levels with the Gain knob.
  5. Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4.
  6. Set the Gain knob so the meter is just turning yellow
  7. Press the MON button on your input channel.
  8. Set the Input Monitor Mix knob to 12:00.
  9. Set the MOTU M4 headphone knob to 2:00.
  10. Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using.
    • If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp.

Creating a New Mono Track

  1. In the Timeline right-click in the empty space below the left of the audio track.
  2. Select Add Tracks.
  3. Set Video Tracks to 0
  4. Set Audio Tracks to 1
  5. Set Track Type to Mono
  6. Set Audio Submix Tracks to 0
  7. Click OK

Recording the First Track

  1. Move the mouse over the left side of the audio track you want to record onto
  2. Right-click and select Voice-Over Record Settings
    1. For Source select M4 Aggregate Device
    2. For Input select M4 Aggregate Device: M4 In 1
    3. Check record levels and headphone levels.
    4. Click Close.
  3. Cue up the timeline to where you want to start.
  4. Click the Voice-Over Record button in the audio track (microphone icon).
  5. Click click the Mute button (M) on the track.
  6. Click the Stop button when done.
  7. Click click the Mute button (M) on the track to unmute the track.
  8. Click Play to playback the recording.

Recording a Additional Tracks

  • Repeat the steps above to record additional tracks
  • If you do not need to listen to the previous tracks mute them.

End of Session

  1. Remember to save your Premiere Pro project before closing the file.
  2. Premiere Pro
  3. Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
  4. Turn all monitor knob down.
  5. Shutdown the computer.
  6. Clean up the space:
    1. Ensure all cables are coiled.
    2. Ensure all microphone stands are put away by loosening the joints and adjusting the pieces rather than forcing the pieces while the joints are still tightened.
  7. Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.
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